Cotton Thermal Underwear

I'm looking to replace my favorite flannel shirt and all I can find is polyester-lined ones. (they are cold as heck when you first put them on) temperature was 0 yesterday morning. please help!
not on REI website nor Wal-Mart I did find a few at Sears
Why would you bother answering ,if you don't know what you are talking about?

Sounds like something you can get at REI. Try their website.

2008-12-06 06:55:18 by fibs99

a pair of Christopher Anthony's Toasty Boys Thermal Boxer Briefs, made from 100% Organic Cotton. ... Go Green Organic Thermal Underwear Boxer ...

I currently have the type that is cotton and polyester with the waffle woven design. They are itchy and chafe. Under Armour seems a bit expensive.

Go with the Under Armour Cold Gear. It may be a little more expensive, but it's worth it. Since winter is almost over, you should be able to find it on sale.

2008-02-23 22:42:50 by mcprodriver

Price: $20.00 $12.92

Reinforced seams
Shrink control fabric
Fabric traps air creating a thermal barrier

some are 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton, and other ive seen are polyamide 65% and polyester 35%.

Silk is great because it is warm when it is cold and it does not overheat you when it is warm. Only problem is it is delicate. They do make a combo silk/polyester that is very good and somewhat inexpensive.
The better is the Underarmor or Hot Chillies but you pay for it.

2009-11-08 02:59:41 by acridsharp

Price: $20.00 $12.31

Made in India
60% cotton, 40% polyester
Comfort waistband bottoms for next to skin softness

Trying to buy thermal underwear for really cold winter weather, what kind of material really keep you warm? Wool, cotton, silk, cashmere or synthetic material? Which is the kind that will not cause itchness?

Second vote for under-armour, my brother who is insane...I mean --a hobby marathon runner wears this when running in cold weather. He swears by it. He also dresses in at least four layers, with a water and windproof nylon layer as the last layer.

The secret to staying warm isn't bulk, it's trapping body heat while allowing the body to breath. Wetness will make you cold, so you need to dress in layers and the bottom layer can't be allowed to hold in perspiration.

On to the fibers, extra fine virgin wool is soft and not scratchy and can be used for thermal undies. Good non scratchy wool is expensive and sold by outfitters for winter hiking and mountain climbing. There are special knits of silk used to make wick-away thermal under-layers for winter camping mountaineering, extreme skiers and others who need the lightest weight garments available. Waffle knit cotton is an old favourite, however, once cotton is wet with perspiration it stays wet, becomes clammy and can make you feel colder rather than warmer. Cotton blended with high tech synthetics eliminates sogginess.

In extreme weather conditions, modern synthetics perform far better than natural fiber. The fibers are designed to be light, warm, soft, itch free, they don't get soggy when you sweat, and they allow you to stay warm and dry. If you will be outdoors in winter for many hours a day, then be prepared to invest in good quality undergarments and you can stay toasty warm all winter no matter what. And remember: under-armour and layers that trap body heat!

2007-09-27 03:37:06 by jelina t

i want to go snowshoeing and hiking in the snow...i've been reading that you shouldn't wear cotton as a base layer...but those special moisture wicking thermals are expensive! is there a cheaper alternative? what if the clothing is a polyester cotton blend? does anyone know of a cheap brand of mostly polyester thermals?

A wicking underlayer shirt is more important than wicking pants. When I snowshoe I normally wear heavier fleece pants and gaiters over my boots. If I wore thermal pants I think I would get too warm. Unless it's wicked windy I usually end up hiking with just the base layer shirt and a vest by the end of the first hour.

While they are more expensive than cotton, synthetic underwear can last a very long time if properly cared for. I have had some of mine for years and they get used fairly regularly. I lead snowshoe hikes almost daily during the winter and am also on the local ski patrol.

I just bought some more shirts from Eastern Mountain Sports and they were 40% off. (Less than $20 a shirt.) I bought a shirt made by Starter earlier in the year at Wal-Mart for $15. It wasn't as good.

The bottom line with cotton is that it does not dry quickly. If you keep moving and creating heat you won't be cold whether you wear synthetic or cotton. Once you stop for a break, wet cotton will make you cold very quickly. The synthetic shirts will dry quicker. You may be cold for a few minutes, but soon it will be dry and you won't be as cold. I also feel synthetic shirts are more comfortable because I don't get that clammy feeling from wearing a wet shirt.

As for the cost. I suppose it's all relative. I don't think $20 is too expensive for a shirt I will have for five years. If you are having a problem putting food on the table or paying the rent, then a shirt like this could be looked at as expensive. However if you can afford a new CD or a night at the bar, then its affordable. You just have to switch your spending priorities.

2009-01-30 19:35:10 by flyingprimate